Category: Jewellery, Fashion, Fragrance & Beauty

L’occitane relaunches the beloved almond milk concentrate

Leave a comment

L’OCCITANE is a committed brand and proudly enacting on change by holding true to brand values – reducing waste and respecting biodiversity. As cultivators of change, L’OCCITANE has always promised ingredients from natural origins and incredible sensuality experience of Provence. With this, L’OCCITANE is excited to introduce the relaunch of the Almond Milk Concentrate. Your all-time favorite body cream is revamped and ready to conquer you again with firmer, softer, smoother, and moisturized skin.

Cultivating Almond is a sixth sense

We’ve replanted 17,000 Almond trees and counting!

“You plant pieces of wood with three bit of roots on the ground in the middle of the stones and you think what’s going to happen? And then, after three years, we see the first flowers and about ten small almonds. And at this moment we are proud and proud. And then we tell ourselves that this is it, the adventure begins. But it is not an adventure of a year or two. It is an adventure for 40, 45, 50 years. Somewhere, it’s a secret. You say to yourself: I have to live to see them grow old – we’ll go with them.”

JEAN-PIERRE, Almond Producer

Almond Milk Concentrate

Formulated with powerful almond and walnut seed extract, melts deliciously into the skin, to help it look firmer and smoother. The Almond Milk Concentrate will still have the same jelly-creamy texture, the mouthwatering almond scent and the moisturizing power from the sweet almond oil and almond milk. 

What’s New?

  1. Improved formula
  2. Will now include 95% natural origin ingredients, to meet our clean charter*
  3. Formulated without silicones, sulfates, phenoxyethanol, PHMB
  4. Same iconic jar design but will now feature:
  5. NEW packaging (lighter jar, made with 31% recycled glass)
  6. NEW aluminum seal to replace plastic lid
  7. NEW packaging design which highlights the almond ingredient, its traceability and efficacy

* Through our dynamic programs of continuous improvement, we have set a new global challenge for ourselves with our “Clean Charter” criteria in addition to our Formulation Charter commitments: these additional criteria highlight our increasingly commitment to even more natural formulas (leave-on products) and ingredients that minimize our environmental impact (rinse-off products), without any compromise on the sensoriality, efficacy and safety of our products.

NFT-Creator Icecap Moves to Dubai in DMCC, Launches NFT Diamond Collectibles

Leave a comment

Icecap, LLC, the first company to offer diamonds via NFT “token” technology, has moved its headquarters to Dubai within DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Center) and has launched a line of high-end diamond and jewelry collectibles. The tokenized “Icecap Collectibles” will include very high-end, natural diamonds in red, yellow, green and other colors, plus unique finished jewelry pieces.  A US$3 million red diamond is included in the first offering.  The announcement came during the Company’s prestigious launch event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the Dubai International Financial Center. 

Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) technology, gained worldwide attention in March when an NFT representing ownership of a piece of digital art was sold by Christie’s for $69 million.  NFTs are blockchain-based “tokens” which document ownership of real world or virtual world assets.  As blockchain tokens, once sold they can move efficiently between buyers/sellers for trading purposes, on NFT exchanges.

“NFT technology has opened up diamonds as an asset class for diversification,” explained Jacques Voorhees, CEO Icecap.  “Diamonds typically out-perform inflation, but now—with NFT technology—diamonds can be bought, sold, and traded almost as efficiently as gold and silver.  Thanks to NFTs, we might say the world’s hardest asset is now liquid.”

Icecap is the brainchild of the father/son team of Jacques Voorhees, who revolutionized the diamond industry in the 1980’s by introducing online trading technology via Polygon, and Erik Voorhees, the well-known bitcoin advocate and founder of ShapeShift. 

“Interest in diamonds as an investment goes back over a thousand years,” continued Voorhees.  “But diamonds are not fungible—each one is unique.  The technology of non-fungible tokens now makes it easy to trade this asset class without the friction of having to track the physical product itself—which is kept secure, vaulted, and insured.”

Icecap’s diamond tokens are traded on the world’s largest NFT exchange, OpenSea.io.  A buyer can hold the token as a hard-asset for diversification or for collecting, sell the token to liquidate, or redeem the token and take delivery of the physical diamond itself—which can later be re-tokenized if desired. 

Icecap’s relocation from the United States to Dubai was an easy one, according to Voorhees.  “In the last twelve months, Dubai has become the primary trading center for diamonds, globally.  And the UAE is a world leader in having a stable and well-evolved regulatory framework for the trading of blockchain assets.  Dubai in general and the DMCC free-zone in particular, is a natural home for a company that combines diamonds with NFT trading.”

Ramadan – Eid Trends – Crescent Jewellery from House of Biori

Leave a comment

This year let’s make Ramadan & Eid more meaningful by starting with what we wear and what we gift. Yes it is these small choices that make a big difference. 


Marking the onset of Ramadan, the crescent moon and star motifs have always been intertwined with sentiments of this holy occasion. House of Biori – a sustainable jewellery brand, offers an exquisite range of celestial ornaments that aptly reflect these sentiments in more ways than one. Complement your Ramadan-Eid look with fashionable moon & star jewellery that represents your spiritual side and also fulfills your desire to contribute towards the society and environment. 


House of Biori is a homegrown, evolving contemporary brand of handcrafted ethical fashion jewellery for men and women, created by artisans in sustainable communities.  

Shop House of Biori Ramadan – Eid Collection online on www.houseofbiori.com

Three scents to help you find your signature

Leave a comment

“Purchasing perfume is a delicate and very individual process so you must pace yourself, to find the perfect one,” says Julien Sprecher, Creative Director of Parfums de Marly. 

Finding the right perfume is nothing but a series of trial and error. To find your signature scent you’ll have to put your olfactory senses to work  – inhale, exhale and think about the notes, are these fruity, floral, musky or spicy? Only then will you be a step closer to finding your scent soulmate. Below are some of our favourite scents from the Parfums de Marly, to get you on your way.

City Centre Mirdif’s Cosmotel Pop-Up Celebrates the Spring/Summer Style Season with a ‘90s Throwback

Leave a comment

City Centre Mirdif has invited customers to check in to an unmissable hotel-themed fashion and beauty pop-up this Spring/Summer fashion season hosted in collaboration with Cosmopolitan Middle East magazine between 6 April and 11 April. Called Cosmotel, the pop-up experience will bring 30 top high street and luxury fashion and beauty brands together for six days of engrossing masterclasses, exclusive and one-of-a-kind activations, and showcases of the latest trends in fashion and beauty.

Whether lovers of luxury or streetwear stalwarts, fashion-focused customers will step into an array of experiences designed to inspire and excite at Cosmotel, which has transformed the mall’s Central Galleria with a ‘90s vibe to reflect the theme of the Spring/Summer collections.  

Expert beauty masterclasses sharing tips and tricks will be held for all to observe, hosted by Charlotte Tilbury, Benefit, Kiehl’s,Laura Mercier, Nars, Dr. Barbara Sturm , Noha Nabil and many others. Meanwhile, in the dedicated Beauty Lounge, an array of makeup artists such as Issam Majed, Yara Ayoob,Olivia Jacoub, will discuss the latest makeup trends and key products while Fatma Husam and Mathayel Al Ali will enlighten guests on the season’s must-follow fashion trends.  Walking into the Bedroom Closet, fashionistas can stay on-trend by checking out the hottest new pieces, styles, and colours from adored brands such as Michael Kors, Coach, Ted Baker, Guess among others plus THAT Concept store.

Celebrity stylist such as Cedric Haddad along with key fashion designers such as Roni Helou, Marmar Halim and Payal Singhal will also be part of the activation to heighlight their latest contributions along with this season’s must have pieces.

Nada Abu Saab, Marketing Director at Majid Al Futtaim — UAE Shopping Malls commented: “Fashion and beauty are powerful ways of expressing our true selves, and as the new season arrives, we wanted to celebrate this fact while inspiring shoppers with new looks and the latest trends. Cosmotel will achieve all that and more, being a place for individuals who care about style to indulge their passion alongside the leading brands at City Centre Mirdif.”

Alongside its variety of limited time only fashion and beauty experiences, Cosmotel will be sure to satisfy guests’ sweet tooth with a candy bar serving snacks and beverages. Every event and activation held at Cosmotel will follow the required mall-wide pandemic protocols to preserve everyone’s health and safety.

MCM To Launch Signature Fragrance Under Inter Parfums, Inc. Partnership

Leave a comment

This Spring 2021, the German luxury fashion house MCM announces the launch of its new signature fragrance accompanied by a global communications campaign entitled Travel Beyond. It is the first-ever beauty commercial leveraging virtual production and filmmaking using technology from the gaming world namely Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, the same technology that powers Fortnite™

The campaign and fragrance capture the essence the brand’s DNA of travel, introducing a transcending journey inspired by the ingredients.  Vibrant  raspberry  and  hand-picked  jasmine are refined with clean woods and sheer Ambrox° Super, presenting a spirited floral woody aroma which remixes classic perfumery with novel blending technology. Travel Beyond nods to the fragrance’s artisanal composition by seamlessly blending virtual and natural worlds into a metaverse where emotion meets the elements.

Shot in Brooklyn, New York, the immersive experience takes consumers on a voyage of exploration and discovery inspired by MCM’s iconic backpack: an eclectic tribe moves through time and space as the backpack morphs from a hands-free leather good into an iconic bottle, conveying the mood, attitude and feeling of freedom, from movement to expression. The campaign juxtaposes exciting urban jungle cityscapes with serene cyber-scenery, through dynamically digitized visuals.

“Emotion is the epicentre of all journeys and destinations. For MCM, a brand with a strong travel heritage, we wanted to conceptualize our DNA of mobility through a fragrance that captures the essence of discovery – from sentiment to scent. Our consumer is not confined by rules, gender, boundaries or location — travel is their creative expression. The MCM fragrance joins them on their journey across imaginary, physical and digital domains.” – Dirk Schoen berger, MCM Global Creative Officer.

The campaign connects the contradictions of luxury and street style, heritage and modernity, individuality and tribe — which all come together in the scent. It features a bright young group of interconnected talent. Senior Perfumer Clément Gavarry of Firmenich, artisan of the fragrance, was “inspired by tribes of fearless free thinkers and sought to design a sustainable blend of classic and modern elements that fuse together to create an attitude of unbridled optimism and powerful connection.”

“A one-of-a-kind design that has no precedent, the MCM Eau de Parfum bottle pays homage to the classic backpack. The top handle, subtle studs, flat front pocket and iconic Cognac Visetos logo pattern come together in a sophisticated and show-stopping design, representing an unmistakable synergy between fashion and fragrance,” said Baerbel Bureick, Chief Marketing Officer, Inter Parfums, Inc., the global licensee for MCM fragrance.

Jean Madar, Chairman and CEO, Inter Parfums, Inc. stated, “Over a year in the making, the result of our collaboration with our MCM partners elevates fragrance, packaging, and marketing to a rarefied summit within our industry. Together we accomplished what we set out to accomplish, namely to fuse luxury with an expressive spirit of originality and optimism, and we can all use an infusion of optimism at this time.”

Jacquie Aiche’s style essential – The Chain-Link Necklace

Leave a comment

Once an underrated piece of jewelry, the chain-link necklace is back and has, without a doubt, become a must-have staple for SS21. Just imagine, glistening links finished in 14K gold and silver wrapped around your neck.
 
Whether you are a lover of sleek, minimal style or conceptual layering, A- list fine jewelry designer, Jacquie Aiche latest collection features stunning designs for every woman. Aiche says she believes a woman’s natural beauty can be illuminated with the right piece of jewelry, and that will always be her mission, “I want to create pieces that will make every woman look and feel uniquely beautiful.

Celebrate Pride Month This June With Colourful Fine Jewellery From Top Designers

Leave a comment

Pride Month returns again this summer celebrating the global LGBTQ + community and promoting tolerance, education and equality.  We created this selection to show our support and spread positivity from our leading designers Terzihan, Simone Jewels, Aisha Baker and Tabbah. 

If you would like more information on the jewellery designers or high-res images, please do not hesitate to contact me?

Finally, the pieces are also available for socially distanced photoshoots and internationally on request.

Éventail by Tabbah in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Peridots and Amethysts ($43,800) 

Me Yellow Gold Earringsby Aisha Baker in 18K Yellow Gold with Enamel ($4,000). 

Me Diamond-Paved White Gold Bracelet by Aisha Baker in 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Enamel ($15,200)

Earth Of One Eight Set to Revolutionize Retail Landscape in Middle East Region with Immersive Customer Experiences

Leave a comment

Innovative 9m x 3m walk-in pod with abstract geometric face, aims to capture imagination of retailers, customers with latest technology analytics

Futuristic concept aligns with Smart Dubai 2021 initiative to transform Dubai into a futuristic destination

In a bid to bring customers up close and personal to their favorite retail brands and allow them to engage with the brands in insightful and fun ways, Earth Of One Eight (EOO8), an innovative new age hybrid retail concept, today announced its Middle East launch, starting with Dubai. The new age retail concept aligns seamlessly with the ambitious Smart Dubai 2021 initiative that aims to transform Dubai into a futuristic, world-leading destination city where government transactions are 100 percent digitalized and the people are among the happiest in the world. E008 is set to offer smart brand retail solutions to brands with the aim to create luxury retail experiences.

Earth Of One Eight is an 9m x 3m walk-in mobile pod with an abstract geometric face that offers brands the opportunity and flexibility to connect with and immerse themselves in communities to dramatically increase awareness and brand recall. Retailers can showcase their products in the interior of the pod in a frictionless ambiance.

The hybrid retail concept seamlessly blends online and offline retail experiences and enables brands to boost the elusive aspect of ‘audience delight’ that is largely absent in the prevailing hard-sell retail landscape. EOO8 elevates the retail experience and is able to track data for brands such as walk-ins, interests, and products testing, among others.

Speaking on the radical retail development, Fareda Ali, Founder of EOO8, explained her vision: “I have always been fascinated by the traditional trailer truck concept that brings exclusive brands into town to give the local community some exotic retail experiences. Earth Of One Eight was born through putting a sophisticated spin on this idea and introducing technology into the mix. In many ways, Earth Of One Eight is a nostalgic ode to the bygone age of one-on-one retail – when retail was a more intimate and intuitive experience.

“With this game-changing pod, we hope to transform the way retail is consumed in the region. Manufactured right here in the UAE, and ensuring a frictionless approach, the breakthrough pods can be leased by retailers’ keen to understand what their customers think about their brand through introducing immersive experiences. EOO8 can also help test waters ahead of the launch of new products in the region, or simply assist in gauging the market penetration achieved. With the efforts to realize Smart Dubai 2021 gaining momentum and given the scaling up of digitalization during the pandemic, I believe technology is here to stay in all aspects of our life – and will particularly transform the retail scene.”

For the very first time in the region, through leveraging cutting-edge technology such as a magic mirror, touch sensors, augmented reality, holograms, social media filters, motion mapping, and projection mapping, EOO8 offers retailers and brands clear analytics on their customers’ preferences and interests captured through their engagement with the brand. This learning can significantly inform brand positioning and lead to greater flexibility and personalization in promoting the brand from one community to the next.

Fareda Ali added: “Retail today is so much more than just buying and selling – it has the ability to inform, educate, create awareness and connect like never before. Imagine how much simpler your life would be if you knew exactly what your target customer is seeking and are able to meet this need without any confusion. We envision EOO8 appealing to the high-end luxury retailers who are not afraid to experiment with this revolutionary urban trend. Customers are already rejecting two-dimensional hard-core selling that is pushed at them purely for monetary gain. This user-friendly interface offers them enriching and memorable experiences that will make a world of difference.”

Currently targeting the retail sector, EOO8 has its sights set on other industries in the future based on demand. EOO8 has for its overarching goal the objective of extending novel ways of brand engagement and customer delight through redefining personalized, seamless, efficient, and impactful experiences at every touchpoint.